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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1937

Page

9

Adams-Millis Bows To White Oak In Greens Boro 7 to 4

White Oak outfielder F Starling leads the Inter City league batting with .533 through yesterday's averages released by league president Willim F Bailey. Seven other sluggers follow at .600 or better, including three from Bossong, three from McCrary, and one from Wiscassett. Bossong bats .600 with Mitchell Shofner and Johnson hitting the mark. McCrary players Burge Harrington Craver, while L Ross of Wiscassett is .500. McCrary Eagles top team batting at .299 as Wiscassett trails at .277 and Bossong holds .186.

F. Starling White Oak Willim F. Bailey Starling McCrary Bossong Wiscassett Mitchell Shofner Johnson Burge Harrington Craver L. Ross McCrary High Flying Eagles Team Starlin Barnes Calloway McCrary Erree Tee Ross Hathcock Wiscassette Cox Young Adams-Millis Erese Channey White Oak Eller Adams-Millis Cooper Lane Kendal Heiser Clodfelter, McCrary

Carolina A A U Track Meet Set For UNC Stadium

The first annual Carolina's A A U track and field championships will be held at the University of North Carolina May 21 and 22 with separate junior and senior divisions. Registration closes the morning of the 21st and 22nd, and prizes include individual certificates and team trophies.

University of North Carolina A. A. Setzer Chapel Hill William F. Bailey North South Carolina Carolina’s A. A. U Carl ,Yoyles Duke University Norman Shepherd Davidson College Kidd Brewer Appalachian College Frank Howard Clemson College J. W. Morris Dale Ranson Alex Waite Fred Costan Charlotte W. F. Bailey Carolinas Association of A. A. U

Bradock Louis Set For Chicago Bout June 22

Judge Fake's decision locks in James Braddock to face Joe Louis in Chicago on June 22. Schmeling still looms as a possible challenger. New York's athletic commission waits five days before ruling if Braddock misses the contract. Garden officials plan appeals as promoters push ticket sales for the Chicago bout.

New York Broadway Guy L. Fake Newark James J. Braddock Joe Louis Chicago Max Schmeling New York State Athletic Commission Schmeling Braddock Bob Pastor John Henry Lewis Germany State Athletic Commission Max Louis Madison Square Garden Corporation Judge Fake Garden Florida John Reed Kilpatrick Philadelphia Joe Jacobs Joe Gould Grand Beach Mich Joe Foley Comiskey Park

McCrary Eagles rout Bossong Indians 11 to 0 in Inter-City clash

In Asheboro, McCrary's Eagles slammed Bossong Indians 11 to 0 to seize the league lead. Long John Griffin sparked the offense with a run in the fourth after Lester Burge started the rally. five more runs followed in the fifth. Clodfelter Burge Griffin and Hayes Harring contributed key hits as McCrary pulled away.

Asheboro McCrary Eagles Bossongndians John Griffin Lester Burge Cox Cheek Clodfelter Burge Griffin Succeson Ort Hayes Harring Urge Jee Harington Odfelter

Hemp edges Wiscassett 4 3 in_IC league tilt

Hemp wins 4 to 3 as two run homer in second inning proves decisive. Hartse and Roberts lead Hemp with two hits each while Hathcock adds key blows for the losers. Wiscassett rallies in the sixth but falls short in Albemarle.

Albemarle Hemp Wiscassett Hartse Roberts Hathcock Cays Staton Welch Aldrich

White Oak tops Adam-Millis in Inter-City tilt 7-4

White Oak defeated Adam-Millis of High Point 7 to 4 in Greensboro yesterday. Stone led the losers with three hits while Chaney Pickard and Young each had two safeties for White Oak. Both teams totaled eleven hits with Adam-Millis committing five errors to White Oak’s two. The teams meet in High Point tomorrow for an exhibition game.

Greensboro White Oak Adam-Millis High Point Willis Park Stone Chaney J. Pickard Young Adame-Millis White Oaks Millis _ Adames Harvey Sinienienss C. Cee Iccas Id. Pickard Pickard Eller Wilson Hite Adame Millis Pritz Peck C. Groome Ee Mawn Truelove

Maryland Tops Tar Heels 6 3 In Southern Conf. Opener

Maryland defeated North Carolina 6 to 3 in College Park as two Carolina pitchers allowed eleven hits. Eddie Johnson, son of Hall of Famer Walter Johnson, hit a triple and a single for three Maryland runs. Maryland pitcherwise struck back with a four-run third inning to seal the win.

Associated Press Marylanders

Pitcher Ross Tops Umpires Crowder Culbertson In Play

The report notes losing pitcher Ross faced calls from umpires Crowder and Culbertson as part of a baseball game recap.

Ross Crowder and Culbertson

American Association: St. Paul defeats Columbus 4 to 3

In a league game, St. Paul edges Columbus 4 3 while Minneapolis routs Toledo 9 1. Kansas City Louisville game postponed due to cold weather.

American Association St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo

Thomas to Lecture at UNC McNair Lecture Series

Dr. George F. Thomas of Dartmouth College will deliver the McNair lecture series at the University of North Carolina on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.

Verkhoyansk Records Ice Cold January 15 1885

The town of Verkhoyansk in Siberia logged a world record low temperature of 90.4 degrees below zero on January 15, 1885, according to historical weather reports. The extreme cold highlighted the region as one of the coldest inhabited places on record.

Verkhoyansky Siberia

Snead rallies to reclaim Metro golf lead

Sam Snead, 24, from West Virginia, rebounded after rain halted play to shoot 70 and reach 138, one stroke ahead of Jimmy Hines at 139 in the Metropolitan golf championship. Hines carded 71 as the field narrowed to 36-hole leaders, with Ryder Cup selection implications lingering for the final 36 holes tomorrow.

Jimmy Hines Garden City N. Y Hines

Thomasville Woodmen Rally In 15th Edged By Tomlinson

Tomlinson defeats Thomasville 6 to 5 in 15 innings after trailing 5 to 4 and tying in the ninth. Tomlinson outhit 14 to 9 as P Little and Bottoms homer for Thomasville W O W. Trotter drives in the winning run on an error with three hits for T. Thomasville’s Trotter, Ingram and Newman lead the hit parade.

Tomlinson Thomasville Woodmen Tom Lone P. Littl Bottoms Trotter Thomasville Ingram Newman P. Little W. Harrington Ward W. O.W M. Little PR. Little Steee Moerhart H. Harrington Henderson Ucceseci Barnhart Deaton V. Harrington V. Har Sion Sek Gaunderson Rafter Tomlinsom Denton Saundersag Sauunderson

Marsh Defeats Oakdale in Industrial League Thriller

Marsh Furniture overcome Oakdale 7 to 4 after scoring five runs in the seventh inning to stay unbeaten. Martin led hitters with three hits, while Bolton and Ryan each had two for Oakdale.

Marsh Furniture Oakdale Martin Bolton Ryan Abrhpoae A. Clark Seteeeeese Martin P Bolton A. Campbell Walls D. Campbel Clark W. Haney White Wood Lohr Este Eldridge Sen Marsh Heaney Hoover, Miller Bie A. Cam Hoover Luquer Luquer Vampires Galmore Gurley Atte

Harris and Covington trip up W. O. W. 7 to 1 in Commercial A

Harris and Covington defeated Woodmen of W. O. W. 7 to 1 in Commercial A league action yesterday. Williard pitched for Harris and Covington, fanning 11 and holding W. O. W. to four singles. Johnson led Harris-Covington with three hits including a double, while Newby added a triple and another hit. Williard also doubled.

Harris and Covington High Point W. O. W Commercial Williard Harris and Covington Johnson Harris-Covington Newby H &cC Overcash G. Koontz Williard and Andrews

Guilford and Furniture City Win

Guilford and Furniture City each won Amateur league games yesterday. Furniture City beat Snow Lumber 7 to 3 as Loflin struck out 14. McDowell had three hits and Parker two for Furniture City. Guilford defeated Highland 10 to 3 with Yakley allowing three hits. Fynn and Hollingsworth led Guilford with three hits each.

Guilford Furniture City Snow Lumber Highland Loflin John McDowell Parker Henry Snow Yakley Fynn Hollingsworth Butler Apple Guilf Yokley Bogle Whitt Hensley F. Cc

Conference Heads Approve Minor North State Changes

North State conference representatives adopted a revised constitution at High Point college, mainly updating administration and procedures. Scholastic standards for players were raised mildly. Attendees included D. C. Walker Elon, Bud Rose Atlantic Christian, Kirkland Catawba, and others from Guilford, Lenoir Rhyne, Western Carolina, Appalachian, and High Point. Yow outlined the upcoming basketball schedule.

North State Conference High Point College C. R. Hinshaw D. C. “Peahead” Walker Elon Bud Rose F. A. Hodges Atlantic Christian Kirkland Cleaver Catawba Harry Hodges F. C. Shepard Guilford 8. J. Marion Adder Holt Pat Shores Lenoir Rhyne James Western Carolina Kid” Brewer Appalachian N. P. Yarborough High Point Yow

Adams-Millis Clash Set In InterCity Playoff

Adams-Millis and White Oak meet at Willis Park this afternoon at 3. The game follows a 4-4 tie earlier and comes after White Oak’s Greensboro decision in a prior loop contest. Ham Mitchell to pitch for Adams-Millis, Weaver likely for White Oak.

Adams-Millis White Oak Willis Park

Thomasville Beats Landis In North State League Clash

Thomasville defeated Landis 6 to 3 in a North State league game. Players Ragsdale Sheely Maus hit twice for Thomasville. Cross Whittaker doubled for Landis. Whitaker and Maus drove in two runs each, Whitaker and Ragsdale hit home runs. Riley had a sacrifice. Umpires Graham and Boswell. Time 1 45.

Thomasville Landis Ragsdale Sheely Maus Cross Whittaker Whitaker Harris Pinkston Sister Connor Sheeley Riley Stone Slane Graham Boswell HPOAE Mueller Guderman Sitsler Veeer Stirewall Fees Hopkins Mysel Barnes

Adams Millis and Huntley Jackson Tie for First in Commercial B

Adams Millis and Huntley Jackson moved into a tie for first place in the Commercial B league with two wins and no losses. Adams Millis defeated Hayworth Rolland Panel 7 to 4 while Huntley Jackson earned a forfeit over Logan Porter. Oakdale edged Alma Desk 12 to 11 after a late rally. Kennedy led Alma with four hits, Johnson had three hits in five trips, and Sales went 4 for 4 for Adams Millis.

Adams-Millis Huntley Jackson Adams- Millis Hayworth Rolland Panel Logan Porter Oakdale Alma Desk Alma Kennedy Johnson W. Burge Hodgin Adama- Millis Workman Hayworth

Scoring Summary From Evening Baseball Contests

New York defeated Philadelphia 6 to 5 while Chicago crushed Cleveland 6 to 0. St Louis beat Detroit 11 to 5 and Washington edged Boston 5 to 4 in the day’s standings and box scores.

Philadelphia New York Cleveland Boston Detroit St. Louis Chicago Washington Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Wet Grounds

Carolina Netmen Win Both S C Crowns

Rameau Potts of North Carolina won the Southern Conference singles title at the Country Club of Virginia defeating teammate Eddie Fuller in three sets 8-6 6-3 10-8. Potts teamed with Fuller to win the doubles title 3-6 6-1 6-4 over Bill Rood and Frank Far. Potts a Memphis native and third ranked coast guard? No. Potts and Fuller delivered brilliant final play as Fuller fired powerful serves and Potts played a steady match.

Barton Pattie Richmond Rameau Potts University of North Carolina Country Club of Virginia Eddie Fuller Potts Fuller New England Memphis Tenn

Southern Association Scores and Standings Report

The text lists scheduled games with results: Birmingham 3 over Memphis 9 to 3. Atlanta 2 and New Orleans 5-3. Knoxville 6-4. No other games or dates provided.

Uthern Association Birmingham Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Knoxville

International League scoreboard and weather snippets

Newark beat Buffalo 9 to 6 while Buffalo edged Newark earlier 5 to 3. Jersey City and Toronto were 6 six to four. Baltimore led 9 as Rochester claimed 56 in innings or rings. Syracuse and Montreal games affected by rain.

International League Newark Buffalo Jersey City Toronton Baltimore Rochester Syracuse Montreal

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